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When fertilizing hydrangeas in pots, be careful to apply a fertilizer that will not burn the roots (such as a slow release or a liquid fertilizer). In choosing the basic type of fertilizer for your Annabelle Hydrangea, it is important to determine what...

Let's Dance Starlight Hydrangea naturally has blue flowers however the color can be enhanced by adding soil acidifier such as Either chemical fertilizers or organic matter can be used successfully.

Proper fertilization of your Cityline Rio Hydrangea will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as well as provide you with many more enjoyable blooms. Like the other Cityline hydrangeas, Cityline Rio Hydrangea is compact so it does not...

Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect. In the South, a late May application and another in Late July would be about right.

Although some authorities recommend special fertilizer mixes to get the maximum results, Forsythia does amazingly well with a more relaxed approach. Fertilizing at this time may stimulate new growth that will be too tender to withstand the winter.

You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the Hydrangeas. Pruning Season: Late winter to Early spring, promotes increased branching and more flowers. If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well...

There are two schools of thought for pruning to enhance the beauty of the flowers. Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots to spread through the loose, nutrient rich soil, much easier than if you used solely the existing soil which...

When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag. It is generally recommended to not use power equipment such as gas hedgers to prune Witch Hazel or any plant in my opinion.

You can then rake the mulch back around the base of the Hydrangeas. Additional features of interest include compact, upright-mounded shape, free branching habit and strong stems which hold the panicles upright with no drooping.

The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep. If over-fertilization is severe, the plant may just wilt and die. The amount of chemical fertilizer used per plant will vary with the size of the plant and it's...

Potassium is the element represented by the third number on the fertilizer bag. We do not recommend using straight topsoil or compost as a back-fill soil because more times than not these products will retain entirely to much moisture and will cause the...

“Fertilizer burn” can occur when too much fertilizer is applied, resulting in a drying out of the fine hair-like roots and damage or even death of the Azalea Pink and Sweet. When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves.

This is useful if you want a uniform border and height control, but it can result in bunchy growth and knobby stems that may be more susceptible to aphids and disease. It is a naturally occuring beneficial fungus that colonizes on the new growing roots...

Fall is the time for hollies to begin preparing for dormancy. We suggest when planting your newly purchased Ilex Glabra Densa that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper.

When we specifically look at pruning with regards to Kalmia latifolias, this misunderstanding and negligence can be magnified. If a plant is struggling due to a disease or root problems, the fertilizer will only add stress to it's life.

Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect. The most common cause of plant death after transplanting is planting the new plant to deep.

Starter fertilizer by Espoma. Of the other plants found within the Fargesia ‘Rufa' species, our Hardy Clumping Bamboo is the shorter, hardier and more versatile cousin. When planting a potted tree, remember the only water source the tree has, is its...

Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements. When pruning established hydrangeas where no labeling is present on a variety to identify it, you need to look at the general growth...

“Fertilizer burn” can occur when too much fertilizer is applied, resulting in a drying out of the fine hair-like roots and damage or even death of the Azalea Dragon Fire. When roots are burned, the first sign is often scorched looking leaves.

This is useful if you want a uniform border and height control, but it can result in bunchy growth and knobby stems that may be more susceptible to aphids and disease. Slow-release fertilizer can help prevent rapid sucker growth that is vulnerable to...

We like to tell folks that when watering Witch Hazel or any plant for that matter its best not to water the foliage of the plant. We do not recommend using straight topsoil or compost as a back-fill soil because more times than not these products will...

If a plant is struggling due to a disease or root problems, the fertilizer will only add stress to it's life. Excellent results have been reported after using composted manure. Most of the water you put on the plant at first will run away from the plant...

I mulch my Munchkin Oakleaf Hydrangea in my own garden with pine straw. When looking at most fertilizers, they are described by three numbers on the bag. Don't fertilize Munchkin Oakleaf Hydrangea after August.

Removing the dead and dying limbs will minimize the possibility of diseases such as “dieback” and will also allow the plant to re-concentrate its energies and produce flowers. A good rule is that you should still be able to see the soil the plant...

A 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch is sufficient but remember to take care not to cover any part of the stem of the plant with mulch. Commercial manure or compost can be applied yearly around the base of the Pieris Mountain Fire.

Either chemical fertilizers or organic matter can be used successfully. Proper fertilization of your Bright Edge Yucca will lead to healthier and more disease resistant plants, as well as provide you with many more enjoyable foliage.

Its better to leave a one inch gap of space between the mulch and the stem or trunk of the plant. Elements such as Magnesium, Sulfur, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Boron, and Molybdenum play very important roles in providing plants with adequate...